Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 Pure vs Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC
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General Info
The Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €56424. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21499 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2023 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €56424 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €21499 | €38890 |
| GCC Score | 5.3 | 6.1 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 361 km | 459 km |
| Range (GCC) | 305 km | 380 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 69.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.87 km/kWh | 5.71 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.9 | 6.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 112 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 112 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 5.4 |
Performance
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 109 kW | 215 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 146 hp | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.6 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4584 mm | 4463 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1642 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2729 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Mercedes EQA 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1891 kg | 2100 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 543 l | 340 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1575 l | 1320 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
